Weight Loss Motivation

Halloween Candy: Seven Ways to Stay Awake And Aware in the Face of Chocolate

Janice Taylor | Posted 10.31.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Oh My! Halloween is almost here! I don't know about you, but I want to stay awake and aware in the face of all those little mini-chocolate bars! With ...

Dish The Dirt: Denise Austin On Saddlebag Slimmers & Fit Bottoms

Janice Taylor | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Polar opposites in childhood, finding middle ground as adults, I met up with Denise Austin, fitness guru, to discuss saddlebag slimmers and fit bottoms.

Hate to Exercise? Don't Sweat It.

Darryle Pollack | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living


Darryle Pollack

The solution seems obvious: be less physically active and you'll eat less. You don't even need a Harvard degree to figure it out.

Are Fat People Doormats?

Janice Taylor | Posted 09.07.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Does the word "namby-pamby" fit you? Fat, thin or regular sized, be brave and take this true/false quiz!

Sexy 101: 9 One-Size-Fits-All Tips on How to Let Your Sexy Rip

Janice Taylor | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Is 'chunky' in or out? The shows - Drop Dead Diva, More to Love, Dance Your Ass Off and Ruby - range from dance to comedy to reality - some promote health and weight loss, some say you're fine just as you are, as they light up the grill and fill up on dessert. Mixed messages for sure.

Fat Daughter: A Punishment from God?

Janice Taylor | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

There is nothing 'wrong' with your child. She does not need to be 'fixed.' Ask for your child's input and rather than harping on the negative -- learn about nutrition; talk up health benefits.

Is the "Biggest Loser" Making Us Fatter?

Janice Taylor | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

I'm not surprised that we as an obese nation are more influenced by the environment, by external cues than whether we are actually hungry.

You Are Oprah: Top Eight to Being Great

Janice Taylor | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Conventional wisdom says we have to earn greatness. But greatness comes from within; it's a state of being.

9 Happy Weight Loss Tips from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal

Janice Taylor | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Keeping your home clear of the Devil's Food, red light items, and things that send you off on a binge is essential!

Your Life: 10 Ways to Fill Up on Happiness

Janice Taylor | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

People who "fill up on happiness" are more likely to naturally take actions that move them in the direction of their goals.

Is Oprah Hypnotizing You?

Janice Taylor | Posted 05.29.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Think about it...Is Oprah not the best and most master hypnotist ever? After all, when Oprah says, "This book will change your life. Buy it!" you do!

Governor Paterson Declares War!

Janice Taylor | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

We can love our excess pounds away!

Kathy Ireland: Overweight, Overwhelmed

Janice Taylor | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

You were on the "downward spiral." You turned it around, got it together. You reached out to a nutritionally sound friend. Smart! Support is key! You are now on the "upward spiral."

Star Jones: Addict, Depressed and Honest

Janice Taylor | Posted 05.03.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Star was the only one who spoke of the psychological side of weight loss; the need to be coached through the various stages of weight loss; the need to connect to a new identity.

Don't Lose Weight for an Event

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 10.19.2008 | Living


Irene Rubaum-Keller

Event losers tend to care more about what other people think of them than they do about taking good care of themselves on a regular basis. This is a symptom of low self-esteem.